Description
1996 HMC Healey Mk IV (Healey 3000 continuation)
Built in 1995 with the approval of Donald and Geoffrey Healey, this was one of the first MK IVs. After Geoffrey died, Jensen refused use of the Healey name, so subsequent cars were called the HMC MkIV (H now standing for Holmes). Jensen lost the legal feud, but by then all the cars (106) were built. This is one of 36 registered in the UK, as many have gone abroad – especially to Germany, making this a rare opportunity indeed.
‘HMC MKIV’ as it was named, had excellent reviews from magazines such as Motor Sport and Performance Car, and it was featured on Top Gear in March 1996 by Quentin Wilson who said ‘No Austin-Healey was ever this well-built’ and specialist sports car manufacturers like Lotus and TVR should take a long, hard look at the HMC to see how it really should be done. The motoring press agreed that this car was far more than an homage to the Austin Healey 3000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORN_gkZoKQU&t=4s
Finished in superb Black metallic paintwork with a Grey Leather interior piped in black, Blue Carpets, Black Mohair Soft top with matching hood cover, walnut dashboard with chrome toggle switches, leather Mota-Lita steering wheel, Smith’s instruments, electric windows, radio/CD Player, central locking, Cat 2 Immobiliser, ‘Tracker’, 2 sets of keys, power steering, 3947cc 235bhp V8 Engine, 5 speed gearbox all sitting on superb 15″ chrome wire wheels.
Sold by us to the current owner back in October 2022, it has only had two former keepers and covered a genuine and very low 11,000 miles, and it comes with a comprehensive service history including lots of invoices, all books and manuals, full MOT history from new, a clear HPi check + National Mileage Register check.
Having covered less than 12k miles, it is probably the lowest mileage Mk IV around. The car is built to a great spec to include a powerful heater that is as warm as toast, a black mohair roof that doesn’t leak and comfortable cream leather sports seats, making it great for touring.
It is a fabulous car to drive, has no scuttle shake, rattles or squeaks, it handles beautifully – partly due to 50/50 weight distribution – and, thanks to its torquey 3.9L 235BHP engine and light weight, is rather nippy!
Engine – 3.9L fuel injected Rover V8 (tuned and remapped).
Gearbox – 5 speed manual.
Differential – Ford limited slip type.
Chassis – steel space frame.
Bodywork – fibreglass composite.
The last owner undertook a few improvements to include, Tornado systems chip upgrade, Carbon fibre intake trumpets, Bosch injectors and a K@N air filter offering an additional 45bhp and 15 % more torque with wider power band and better fuel consumption.
HMC number plate included.
Visit us today and take it for a test drive. 12 months MOT. 3 months extendable Warranty. UK Delivery, part exchange welcomed. WHY BUY FROM US? Hand-picked cars from private sources, prepared to a very high standard. All cars indoors, friendly buying experience, No hard sells or admin fees, Five-star customer reviews on Google and Facebook. All dealer facilities offered including nationwide delivery & part exchange.
